El Niño conditions emerging for PNW Oct 3, 2018 7:05:44 GMT -8 via mobile Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostBack to Top Post by wildernessed on Oct 3, 2018 7:05:44 GMT -8 There are mixed consequences with El Niño years but being in the mountains or desert late Fall and Winter offers an extended hiking and backpacking season. www.climate.washington.edu/outlook.html